Hadleigh, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hadleigh, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · Town
About Hadleigh
Hadleigh is a historic market town and civil parish located in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England, nestled alongside the River Brett between Sudbury and Ipswich. With a population of 8,253 recorded in the 2011 census, the town has a rich heritage that may influence local planning applications and development proposals. Notably, Hadleigh served as the headquarters for Babergh District Council until 2017, highlighting its importance within the region.
Population: 8,745 (2021)
District: Babergh
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £285,290 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Babergh
- Parliamentary constituency: South Suffolk
- LSOA: Babergh 004G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hadleigh.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hadleigh.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Hadleigh based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
45 planning applications found near Hadleigh.
- - Hardy House 32 Benton Street Hadleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 5AT
Notification of works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Reduce 1 No. Pear and 3 No. Conifer (G1) by 1m, Reduce 1 No. Beech (T1) by 2m, Fell 1 No. Willow (T2) and reduce new growth on 1 No. Beech (T3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - Wheatsheaf House 4 High Street Hadleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 5AP
Notification for Works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Fell the following tree: T1 Lime, T2 Lime, T3 Ash, T4 Sycamore, T5 Cotoneaster and T6 Hazel and some small shrubs in between the trees.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 6 Church Street Hadleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 5DU
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/01939 - Condition 4 (Cycle Parking)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 6 Church Street Hadleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 5DU
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/01940 - Condition 3 (Fenestration), 4 (Blocked Doorways), 5 (Balustrade and Spindles), 8 (Infill Floor Structure), 9 (Flooring Build up), 11 (Mechanical V
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - Edge Hall 2 High Street Hadleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 5AP
Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area - T001 Reduce and shape the crown by 25% (up to 1.5m). T002 Reduce and shape the upper crown by 25% (up to 1.5m). T003 Remove 1x lower branch over
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Bowlers Croft Housing Development Corks Lane Hadleigh
Application for Consent to display an Advertisement(s) - Erection of 1No non illuminated post mounted sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 14A High Street Hadleigh IP7 5AP
Application for Listed Building Consent. Replacement of 6no timber sash windows on front elevation first and second floor.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 28 George Street Hadleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 5BE
Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area - T1 Elder take down to stump level. T2 Laurel reduce to 1 meter in height. T3 Scots Pine Remove 5 lower branches back to the trunk. The Pine is g
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Meadows Way Hadleigh
Development of a Statutory Undertaker - Erection of 2 No. 9m pole
Status: Permitted | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Beech House 104 High Street Hadleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 5EL
Application for Listed Building Consent - Proposed handrails to existing steps.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 14 High Street Hadleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 5AP
Local Listed Building Consent Order - Class A - Replacement of 6 no. sash windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Sun Court 107 High Street Hadleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 5EJ
Application for Listed Building Consent - Repair and replacement of roof covering, tiles, slates, battens and felt; Finish Ridge with new clay half round tiles and finish verge ends; Re-point any defe
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 78 - 80 High Street Hadleigh IP7 5EF
Submission of Details (Reserved Matters) Application for Outline Planning Permission DC/21/01830. Appearance, Scale, Landscaping & Layout for 2no flats following partial demolition of outbuilding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Bradfield Avenue Hadleigh IP7 5EX
Development by a Statutory Undertaker - Openreach on behalf of British Telecom - Erection of 2 No 9M Poles
Status: Permitted | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Barley Twist Cottage 2 Threadneedle Street Hadleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 5DF
Notification of works to trees in a Conservation Area - T1 Silver Birch Tree, Reduce to the height of the fence T2 Cherry Tree, Remove to ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 81 High Street Hadleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 5EA
Application for Listed Building Consent - Alterations and conversion of part of building to form 1 no. residential flat including works to increase the height of the existing flat roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - 81 High Street Hadleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 5EA
Full Planning Application - Alterations and conversion of part of building to form 1 no. residential flat including works to increase the height of the existing flat roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - Hadleigh Community Primary School Station Road Hadleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 5HQ
Notification of Works to Trees in a Conservation Area - T001 - Scots Pine - to fell to ground level, there is die back in the crown and loss of limb, wood boring inspects in the main stem. T002 - Norw
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - Outside 8 Long Bessels Hadleigh Suffolk
Development by a Statutory Undetaker - Erection of a 8m pole
Status: Permitted | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - First Floor Flat (The Beauty Rooms) 13 Meadows Way Hadleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 5DX
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to Dwellinghouses (Use Class C3) Town and Country Planning (Gen
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-01
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A brief summary of Hadleigh in Suffolk
Hadleigh is a historic market town and civil parish located in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England, nestled alongside the River Brett between Sudbury and Ipswich. With a population of 8,253 recorded in the 2011 census, the town has a rich heritage that may influence local planning applications and development proposals. Notably, Hadleigh served as the headquarters for Babergh District Council until 2017, highlighting its importance within the region. The Town has a population of approximately 8,745 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Babergh district.
Property prices in Hadleigh show an average sale price of £285,290, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Hadleigh a particularly low-crime area.
Hadleigh has one conservation area within its boundaries: Hadleigh. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Hadleigh includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hadleigh planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Hadleigh
In the last 24 months, 54 planning applications were submitted near Hadleigh. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hadleigh may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Hadleigh were full planning applications (14), listed building and heritage (12), tree works (11). Full planning applications account for 26% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 6 medium-scale applications, 47 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 33 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Awaiting decision: 21 applications
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